Isaac Quintana
ROGERS – A few weeks into the spring semester, some scholars may be experiencing stress, according to school officials.
Mallory Scherrey, executive director of college and academic at Haas Hall Academy Rogers, said, “Parent-teacher conferences and midterms can cause stress for scholars.”
This week, in-person conferences will be held Wednesday and Thursday from 2:45-6 p.m. Appointments are limited to 5 minutes each. 
“Anytime there’s a check-in on academic progress, especially one that involves parents or big exams, scholars may feel pressure to meet expectations,” said Scherrey.
Alissa Huddleston, a registered nurse (BSN) and Health Science instructor, said she has observed the stress in scholars.
“Stress is naturally occurring, especially for teenagers,” said Huddleston. “I’ve noticed that scholars tend to be more stressed around finals. The looming unknown of how they will perform tends to sit pretty heavy on them.”
Yet, Huddleston said she’s been fortunate too.
“I have been lucky enough to have very hardworking scholars who are motivated to get all their work turned in to the best of their abilities,” she said. “I think it’s a great Haas Hall quality.”
Both Scherrey and Huddleston add, “Scholars can cope with stress by finding positive outlets.”
Huddleston explains, “I constantly remind my scholars of the importance of finding a hobby that is a safe way for them to cope. This can include journaling, reading, drawing, talking with a friend, etc.”
Scherrey suggests that, “To cope with stress, scholars can focus on what they can control—staying organized, managing their time well, and asking for help when needed.”
Both faculty members encourage scholars to contact them if they struggle with stress.
